wanted to send a happy cheery greeting to you doodlebug..there is another birthday post for you in the social forum too. soo

BMW,
I cannot express how grateful I am for your encouragement, Hugs,
and warm feelings.
I read your story so far and it was like reading a book, only personal.
What happened to you was absolutely unbelievable. I am glad, glad, glad
you are here today!!If you are like me it is a little hard to go back to those
days and re live it while writing about it. As I explained, I have only been
able to start talking about mine after 5 yrs. I still lose my breath, or even
start shaking a little when writing about those horrific days. Every day we
are stuck with the pain, which is a gruesome reminder.
I have been seeing Dr. Jim Lemons at the Lemons Center in Overland
Park, Ks. for 4 years now. He is such a kind person. Anyway he believe's
in relaxation and a kind of self hypnosis. When my breathing slows down
and I am thinking about wonderful things and feel so relaxed, he has done
his job. I have tapes to listen to whenever the pain gets intolorable.
I see him once a month because we live 2 hrs. away. There has never been
a time that I haven't broke down and cried. He always cares and it is
an appointment I always keep, to keep my sanity . He is specificly for people
living with pain.
Did you ever go to pain management?
I gotta go get my bath and check on my dogs, and more dogs. They are always
inside if it is cold and inside if it is too hot. They are a real part of the
family. When it is cold out I put the little Italisn Greyhound in a little coat,
she also has a bomber jacket. She is adorable.
HUGS HUGS Time to go. Truely,
HUGS HUGS Patti
P.S. You are a blessing, I'm sure not just to me, but other people as well

oh your are very kind , and fast becoming a great good good friend.
okay ..oh my gosh are you kidding ...have I ever been to pain management?
I believe that MY PAIN MANAGEMENT DOCTORS SAVED MY LIFE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! neuros dont want much to do with me,
Yeah it is come to be very hard to just post my "story" or to tell or share or write about it over and over. its kinda like after a bit you ( I ) find that most others got it very diffrently and that there seems to be more getting help with meds or varried opperation and arent where they are left with no other options, they still have cards to play with and anything I do from now on is just more permente dammage .so sharing most always freaks people out scares them and that is never fun . I am olny 41. when I am 55 and this stim has to come out or as time passes .. but right now I am as good as I ever will be and I am not gonna waste this time dwelling on such time wasting
useless things. I meen everyone with this no matter how far along likes anything about it, really we all hate that this is what we have if you can show me just one person who is happy to have this i will give you my house!!!so... everyday is like a birthday . even if it is one of those monster days I can still play my favorite c.d.s quietly.
dogs I have one he is 7 he is supose to be half yellow lab and half german shep. but he looks part grayhound to me . he is a sissy he wont even bark when people come to my door. he just sit in front of door waitng for the company to just walk in and pet him. he is a good frisbee dog and love water retriving things out of water. He is one my best pal for sure.
when I go to virgina in a couple monthsto see my mom I will have to get him a Jacket. florida dog he is. ha ha.
Peace and Love
BMW